In Search of the perfect pedicure...and a shout out to Cake Lady

Author: Wendi /

Happy Birthday, Miss Keri!

I know that I am a day late, and a dollar short, as my grandpa used to say, but you were genuinely in my thoughts this week. I am looking forward to celebrating with you over some margaritas and nachos! You bring so much to everyone: with your ever-warm smile, great disposition and wit. We are all very lucky to know you, and your cakes are just a bonus!

Now...unfortunately, I need to switch the subject and write about a terribly serious topic. I am wondering where in Benicia can one get the best pedicure. I have since tried four places, and have found pros and cons to each and every one of them. Please let me know your thoughts.
My thoughts:
1. Lucy's Nails: great massage chairs, good paint job, and looooove the massage that the man gives. (I don't know his name.) Cons: Impossible to get in there at times, and reservations don't seem to matter.
2. The nail salon next to Baskin Robbins(I can't remember the name): excellent paint job, and the massage chair is also nice. Not as clean as Lucy's, and their interior space is cramped. I will say that their nail fills are the best, and last forever, but their overall retail space could use a little sprucing up. I also hate parking in that parking lot, but that is not really their fault.
3. Pretty Nails (Next to Rosanna''s Bakery): No massage chair, feet are put in a bath that they dispose of afterwards (it is supposed to be more sanitary, but it felt a bit wasteful to me...), the paint job is good, but overall, I was disappointed. It took forever to pay, and they are clearly understaffed.
4. Sanctuary: Now, to be fair, the last time I was there it was 5-6 years ago. The paint job literally looked like one of my daughters got a hold of me. The ambiance was unique and beautiful, but at the end of the day, I want my polish not to be all over my feet.

I get a pedicure every 6 weeks. I look forward to this like a perfectly made margarita or a sundae with all of the trimmings. I usually do it on a Friday when I am off work or a Sunday. It feels indulgent, and it is one of the few things that seem to calm me down (much like blogging). Anyway, I am in search of the perfect place, because I know that I am not alone in this much needed passtime.

Your thoughts on this pressing issue would be most appreciated.

4 comments:

Peaches said...

I was given a gift certificate to Benicia Nails in the Raley's Southampton shopping center. As you know I'm a loyal Roocy's customer...however, I was pleasantly surprised at my NYE mani-pedi. Well staffed, clean. My toes still look great!! And the massage chairs, well they were a little rough for my taste, but maybe you like the rough stuff--shiatsu and the like. Good luck!

forever folding laundry said...

Thank you, Wendi!!! I'm looking forward to seeing all my girls on Thursday!

On the topic of pedi's: I've gone to Mi Universe on Columbus and despite the strange name - I can't understand why they spelled it 'mi'? - the pedicure was pretty good. They had great chairs and the massage was good, too. Thank you for researching this important topic!!

Peaches said...

You've been tagged for photo tag. See Peach Out of Water for details.

3 Bay B Chicks said...

Any topic that has to do with beautification of the female form is an important topic indeed. You will have to follow-up on the suggestions and report back to all of us. Just think, you could become the roving beauty reporter of Benicia. :)

Also, how was the birthday celebration? Did everyone have a wonderful time?

-Francesca

Post a Comment